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The flower and stem of the species (Nelumbo nucifera) used in lotus silk. Lotus silk (Burmese: ပိုးကြာချည် or Burmese: ကြာချည်, lit. ' lotus thread ') is a type of textile produced using delicate lotus stem fibers. The fabric first originated in Myanmar (Burma) and is now largely produced in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The color palettes used in acheik incorporate a bold array of contrasting shades in a similar color range to create a shimmering trompe-l'œil effect. [3] Designs for men feature simpler zig-zag, cable and interlocking lappet motifs, while those for women interweave undulating waves with arabesque embellishments such as floral motifs or creepers.
Lotus motif. The lotus motif is the most common design found in kanthas. This motif is associated with Hindu iconography and is therefore very popular in kantha. The lotus is the divine seat and is symbolic of cosmic harmony and essential womanhood. It also represents the eternal order and the union of earth, water, and sky.
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Lotus is the national flower of the Republic of India. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the largest political party in the world with around 200 million active members, uses lotus as its party symbol. BJP, in the past, have used lotuses in multiple colors - pink,white,blue,red and saffron, in their party flag.
The national costume of Myanmar is the longyi (လုံချည်, Burmese pronunciation: [lòʊɴd͡ʑì]), an ankle-length wraparound skirt worn by both males and females. The longyi in its modern form was popularized during the British colonial period, replacing the traditional paso worn by men and htamein worn by women in pre-colonial times.
Bijiyashanti Tongbram (born 1993) is an Indian female entrepreneur from Manipur.She uses lotus silk to make small mufflers and stalls. [1] Her efforts have attracted the attention of many people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh. [1]
Kya zan hinga (Burmese: ကြာဆံဟင်းခါး; lit. ' lotus thread soup '), also known as kyazan chet (ကြာဆံချက်), is a dish of glass noodles [1] in chicken consommé in Burmese cuisine. It is made with mushrooms, bean curd skin, dried daylily buds, shrimp, garlic, pepper and sometimes fish balls.